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Originally Posted by Rotary_Menace
(Post 12274527)
Cracking build fella,
Do you know how much wider than stock the fenders are? Cheers Neil |
While you are down there.......
One thing I would like to mention, again, is the outstanding workmanship at ForceFed Performance in Abbotsford.
As you can probably tell, I am pretty damn anal about how things should be on my car. But I have to admit I continue to be pleasantly surprised at how detailed and well executed of a job Rob did on the wiring. I am always happy to find top notch workmanship in places no one ever sees :icon_tup: *PLEASE excuse the paint drip in the second picture, also the disconnected earth; I still need to clean that up and re connect..... https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e6f0c2d9a0.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...786f2354ca.jpg |
Progress...at last!
Well work has been super busy so progress has been slow. However, I have a four day weekend and an alignment booked for Tuesday, so I am hoping to be back on the road very soon :icon_tup:
Got the front end suspension installed: https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...97e10bc1c1.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...82f17f616d.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...308be18f92.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...634b2514cd.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...acc627ca1c.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...d9142579ae.jpg |
New Brakes
Upgraded front brakes to SakeBomb Garage Wilwood Track Day Kit with stainless steel lines:
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...52359f7f70.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...695418092c.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...1614883639.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...d0027b424e.jpg |
Upgraded rear brakes to SakeBomb Garage Competition Rear kit with stainless steel lines. Also rebuilt and painted the rear calipers:
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...90aee4a6ed.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e2f0ec18fc.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...278101393d.jpg |
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Brakes......done!
Well as some of you will know from my other threads, I had some issues finishing up the brakes.
On a positive note it resulted in me pulling the old crusty master cylinder and installing a spanky new Chips Motorsports 929 Master: https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...c4ef6e164d.jpg Out with the old https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...1805cb045e.jpg Out with the old In with the new: https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...20af3dfc05.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0e2e6fb852.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...9b8b613e86.jpg |
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Idle Surging - Solved
One issue I noticed last summer was surging idle when the radiator fans came on. The culprit, an under performing alternator.
To be honest it was not really a surprise, what with upgraded ignition, fuel pump those HID headlights, all my gauges and the meth system the stock alternator had no chance. So I have opted to try the ARD 150A alternator, they are made by ADVANCE in Japan so I expect it to be of high quality. Out of the box it looks great and bolts right in. Its a heavy sucker though, I expect due to all the extra windings. I will let you all know how it performs! https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f503955e70.jpg ARD 150A Alternator Upgrade https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e47d13637d.jpg ARD 150A Alternator Upgrade |
More BLING!
Installed CUSCO front strut bar, always good to get more shiny stuff :nod:
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...b4816ad618.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...9bb0c11cb4.jpg |
Pretty ballin alternator choice... probably 600$ CAD after shipping, jelly.
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Originally Posted by 403rx7
(Post 12281558)
Pretty ballin alternator choice... probably 600$ CAD after shipping, jelly.
FYI ADVANCE also makes another FD alternator under the ADVANCE name rather than ARD - it that looks much cooler and I was tempted to purchase until i noticed that it is only 130A and costs even more :scratch: I was also pleasantly surprised how closely the blue matches the Cusco strut bar and catch can, so that was a win. |
First Drive of 2018 - Finally!!!
Finally, after being delayed by brake issues the car is back on the road!
I missed 7's day and the local show, but thought I would share these photos from my drive :icon_tup: https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0822338b50.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...516dfcdb50.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...88f8ae3975.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e9a4a945e9.jpg |
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Fantastic. Best RHD in North America! (IMO)
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This is the only wide body kit I've ever seen that I like. The front is great with the newer style headlights and the rear is the whole rear and really blends well. The rear spoiler lip back enbd reminds my of the Ferrari Maranello. Very pretty.
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Thanks for sharing, you've done a ton of nice work on her....the previous owners only did the skin....you've done the soul of the car....a class work of art!!
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Subscribed!
Following this build big time. We have a very similar story too which makes it all the more fun. It has also inspired me to push the envelope on my build a little bit more. :worship: -Jake |
Originally Posted by Redbul
(Post 12288465)
Fantastic. Best RHD in North America! (IMO)
Thanks! I really appreciate the support :icon_tup: |
Originally Posted by gmonsen
(Post 12288504)
This is the only wide body kit I've ever seen that I like. The front is great with the newer style headlights and the rear is the whole rear and really blends well. The rear spoiler lip back enbd reminds my of the Ferrari Maranello. Very pretty.
Wow, that means a lot, thank you! It is great to get some positive feedback on the kit and the design. I do understand how it can be very polarizing and as it has removed many of the iconic FD features people love (which is one of the reasons I wanted to keep the engine rotary and keep the twins). The tail lights seem to be the most controversial change. But it made me really happy to see your comment. I feel the kit is designed very well and fits as a whole. I especially like the fact there are no bolts or rivets on show, it makes it look very clean. Also you are spot on the money with the Ferrari Maranello comment for the rear; that coupled with the TVR Sagaris front end and I think we know where Mr Fujita got his inspiration :icon_tup: |
Originally Posted by Greg Sabol
(Post 12288514)
Thanks for sharing, you've done a ton of nice work on her....the previous owners only did the skin....you've done the soul of the car....a class work of art!!
Yes, I feel like I have now tipped the balance of having done more work than the previous owners, so I really feel like the car is "mine" now :nod: |
I've read this thread from start to finish and I appreciate you taking us along the journey of this build!
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Originally Posted by tricky_ab
(Post 12290197)
I've read this thread from start to finish and I appreciate you taking us along the journey of this build!
Still a long way to go on this journey.......my OCD has added as many things to my "to do" list as I have crossed off :lol: |
This is a really great project you've got going on! It was enough to bring me back from the dead and start posting again. I saw this on youtube not long ago, and I thought what a beautiful car. Congrats on the journey so far!
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Hey Tom......love it. 1BAMF if I ever saw one.
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Originally Posted by tox
(Post 12291438)
This is a really great project you've got going on! It was enough to bring me back from the dead and start posting again. I saw this on youtube not long ago, and I thought what a beautiful car. Congrats on the journey so far!
Well I am glad you found the build thread after seeing the YouTube video. A lot has happened since the car left Japan! Thank you for reading, I do appreciate your comment! Also I got your PM - I will be in touch :nod: |
Originally Posted by tomsn16
(Post 12291467)
Hey Tom......love it. 1BAMF if I ever saw one.
Hey Jim - Thank you for the comment, but also a much bigger thank you for your support - you have already helped me a lot in this project and I really do appreciate it :icon_tup: Now I feel like I need to buy some cooler sunglasses for driving :lol: |
Some Interesting Lighting.....
After being cooped up due to forest fire smoke for the past two months, I finally managed to get out for a drive over the weekend :icon_tup:
I was quite happy to finally to catch the early morning light to show off the sparkle in the paint: https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...4bb99358b4.jpg Early morning sparkle! https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...aa6d79c63a.jpg Early morning sparkle! |
A few more photos!
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Did you gett the carbon headlight blanks cut or are they dipped, they look good mine are too shiney ATM, Do you hide any of the electric under there?
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https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...546365af1a.jpg
Quick pic of mine :-) |
Originally Posted by Rotary_Menace
(Post 12300458)
Did you get the carbon headlight blanks cut or are they dipped, they look good mine are too shiney ATM, Do you hide any of the electric under there?
I actually did not relocate/hide any fuses etc in there. There is plenty of room, but I am not sure how hot those headlight ballasts etc get.
Originally Posted by Rotary_Menace
(Post 12300644)
Quick pic of mine :-)
So what are your plans? I hope you keep us all posted with a build thread here! |
Originally Posted by FEED AFFLUX v5
(Post 12301108)
Believe it or not, they are aluminium with a carbon fiber 3M or similar sheet stuck on top. They actually don't look too bad, even up close. My future plan is to remove them and to have one large piece made to wrap around the front of the intercooler and up the sides to clean things up.
I actually did not relocate/hide any fuses etc in there. There is plenty of room, but I am not sure how hot those headlight ballasts etc get. Thanks for the photo! The car looks great! I know Kenneth was concerned about it arriving safely, I am sure he will be very happy to know it arrived in one piece. So what are your plans? I hope you keep us all posted with a build thread here! Good point about the heat, may test the waters with that one. My plans are recoop from the expenditure....... Going to go LT4 long term, so won't get much love here.... Cheers Neil |
Originally Posted by Rotary_Menace
(Post 12301149)
Going to have to get settled carbon to attach to it then �� I took the intercooler and rad off last night, so found all the carbon 3M attached to aluminium for the ducting, the undertray is a work of art ��
Good point about the heat, may test the waters with that one. My plans are recoop from the expenditure....... Going to go LT4 long term, so won't get much love here.... Cheers Neil Well an engine swap is not my preference, but bottom line is it's YOUR car so do whatever YOU want! :nod: A quality build is just that, regardless of what you are doing. Most of people hate large GT style wings on a 7, also 20" rims, but I love them! Whatever you do I hope you document a build thread somewhere, I know I will be subscribing :icon_tup: |
<1000km driven and, well, @$%#!
Well I guess some days all you can do is laugh :uh:
A couple of weeks ago I took the car out for what turned out to be a very short drive.........under very light throttle climbing a hill I developed some odd boosting / acceleration response issues. I pulled over and shut off the car as soon as was safe and got a tow home. Turns out I broke the rear turbo on my BRAND new twins....talk about déjà vu:wallbash: https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...95e5d388f9.jpg Talk about déjà vu https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...ed33f4c951.jpg CRAP! NOT AGAIN! * |
As you can imagine I was not very happy, but even more so I couldn't understand what caused the damage. So due to being over 1,000 km from ForceFed I started some detective work....and learnt what a PITA removing those twins can be!
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What I found was a pile of plastic shards and a small piece of metal inside my intercooler:
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...af249e9347.jpg Debris found inside intercooler |
Plastic? This really confused me. The only plastic I could think of was the inside shell of my HKS intakes.
So I pulled those and they were not damaged, but they also has some plastic shards inside them, now I was really confused. Well I found the source of the plastic, and I guess I must be in big trouble with Karma, because how often do you see one of these fail? https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...4ed03f64fb.jpg How unlucky am I? When was the last time one of these failed? |
Since the season is coming to a close. Go single turbo in spring/summer next year. Best thing you can do to these cars
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7_rocket Since the season is coming to a close. Go single turbo in spring/summer next year. Best thing you can do to these cars The damage to the compressor wheel doesn't look too bad. Might just need a new compressor wheel and or compressor housing if the plastic abradable seal area is damaged. Several aftermarket companies (Turbosmart, TMS, Forge, Tomei, GFB, etc) and at least one OEM (Supra had one) make metal BOV with the proper 20mm inlet and outlet and configuration that I believe could replace the stock Charge Relief Valve (2ndary turbo) or Air Bypass Valve (primary turbo/BOV). Thanks for posting, this makes me so paranoid :ponder: |
Talk about bad luck. Hope you get it fixed soon
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Originally Posted by 7_rocket
(Post 12304226)
Since the season is coming to a close. Go single turbo in spring/summer next year. Best thing you can do to these cars
Originally Posted by BLUE TII
(Post 12304243)
Going single can be a huge project in itself.
The damage to the compressor wheel doesn't look too bad. Might just need a new compressor wheel and or compressor housing if the plastic abradable seal area is damaged. Several aftermarket companies (Turbosmart, TMS, Forge, Tomei, GFB, etc) and at least one OEM (Supra had one) make metal BOV with the proper 20mm inlet and outlet and configuration that I believe could replace the stock Charge Relief Valve (2ndary turbo) or Air Bypass Valve (primary turbo/BOV). Thanks for posting, this makes me so paranoid :ponder: If I do stick with the twins, I will be eliminating the stock BOV & CRV. Sorry for the paranoia....I just do not want anyone else to be in this situation. Perhaps if someone finds an all metal direct replacement for these, this modification might be once of the reliability mods along side replacing the stock plastic AST.
Originally Posted by ChaddyP
(Post 12304275)
Talk about bad luck. Hope you get it fixed soon
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Perhaps if someone finds an all metal direct replacement for these, this modification might be once of the reliability mods along side replacing the stock plastic AST. |
Originally Posted by BLUE TII
(Post 12304323)
I will be getting one of the aftermarket metal ones. I will take it apart to verify no plastic inards and let the community know if it works up to par for Charge Relief Valve in sequential operation.
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Originally Posted by BLUE TII
(Post 12304323)
I will be getting one of the aftermarket metal ones. I will take it apart to verify no plastic inards and let the community know if it works up to par for Charge Relief Valve in sequential operation.
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I seem to recall Pettit used to sell metal OE replacement valves.
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My thought for the CRV was to use a metal 90 degree 20mm BOV upside down using the stock 90 degree rubber hose and then plumb the valve outlet directly into the 2ndary turbo inlet pipe right above it.
Same routing as stock, but further up stream which should help keep it quiet. The more direct recirc. might help a tiny bit with transition as well. Because of how tight the space is between the 2ndary turbo outlet pipe in the CRV inlet area and the ABS heat shielding, you pretty much have to use the stock 90 degree rubber hose for the inlet to the CRV. |
Originally Posted by FEED AFFLUX v5
(Post 12304364)
I look forward to seeing what you find! The community will owe you a big thank you if you find a suitable replacement part :icon_tup:
So it might be a good idea to check everything in the intake path to the turbo's and the inter-cooler. Had to add....Pettit is a great guy, he'll spend the time on the phone to help.....and 30 years experience on Mazda rotary's ....he knows his business! |
I had some questions about the kit so I called Pettit and thought I'd pass on his info to you. He said the two blow off valves only blow air one way....out of the turbo, not in. He said he didn't think it was possible for the turbo to ingest bits from either one of the blow off valves. The HKS intake pipes the OP is using have the CRV recirculated back into the turbo inlet pipe after the filter, so anything coming out of the CRV valve is going into the turbo. |
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